BOMBARDIER C SERIES
Jagriti Srivastava
The Bombardier C Series is a family of narrow-body, twin-engine, medium-range jet airliners that are being developed by Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace. Models are the 110-seat CS100, and the 130-seat CS300. These were initially named C110 and C130, respectively. In November 2012, Bombardier announced that the CS100 would take its maiden flight in June 2013 and enter service in 2014.
HISTORY
In July 2004, Bombardier announced the development of the CSeries family of airliners to replace the cancelled BRJX project. The CSeries would be larger than the current Canadair Regional Jets, and capable of carrying 110 to 130 passengers. For the first time, Bombardier would be competing directly with the smallest airliners from Boeing and Airbus. At the time, Bombardier expected the aircraft to be available by 2013.
In March 2005, Bombardier's board decided to promote the plane to airlines to gather advance orders. Two models were announced: the C110 with layouts from 100–125 seats, and the C130 with layouts from 120–145 seats. The CSeries would feature new, more fuel-efficient engines and a higher percentage of composite materials in its fuselage,a strategy similar to that used on the widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliner and forthcoming Airbus A350.
DEVELOPMENT
The new aircraft would seat passengers in a 2–3 arrangement in coach and a 2–2 arrangement in business/first class, similar to the Boeing 717. With the 2–3 arrangement, 80% of the seats would be aisle or window seats, as opposed to 'middle' seats (seats set between two other seats). The aircraft would have under-wing turbofans. The CSeries' cross section was designed to give enhanced seating comfort for passengers, with features like broader seats and armrests for the middle passenger and larger windows at every seat to give every passenger the physical and psychological advantages of ample natural light.
In May 2005, Bombardier secured agreements with the Federal Government of Canada, the Provincial Government of Quebec, and the Government of the United Kingdom for support and loans for the CSeries project. The Canadian government has committed US$350 million in financing; the British government has committed US$300 million. The program will cost about $3.5 billion, and Bombardier will share the cost with suppliers and governments.
FUSELAGE
The fuselage was to be built by China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC)'s affiliate Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.Final assembly of the aircraft was to be at Mirabel Airport, Mirabel, Quebec, outside Montreal.Substantial portions of the aircraft were to be constructed at Bombardier facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
On 31 January 2006, Bombardier announced it would not go forward with plans to develop the CSeries after it had failed to secure significant orders to that point. It stated that it would keep a small team of roughly 50 employees working on the CSeries marketing plan, and would include other risk-sharing partners in the program.With the CSeries on hold, Bombardier announced on 18 February 2006 that it would begin work on the 100-seat CRJ1000 regional jet.
MAINTAINING 'CRITICAL PATH'
Bombardier displayed its determination to cement the credibility of the new CSeries narrowbody last Thursday during a formal unveiling of the program’s first flight-test vehicle (FTV1) at its factory in Mirabel, Quebec. In the process, it issued a bold challenge to Boeing and Airbus with the launch of a higher-capacity CS300, capable of carrying as many as 160 passengers. Latvia’s AirBaltic, which had placed a firm order late last year for 10 CS300s, has opted for a 148-seat version of the newly enlarged airplane, stretched two feet beyond its original length of 125 feet to accommodate the extra capacity Bombardier has specified.
COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT
Leading the industry in performance, efficiency and economics.
Bombardier’s family of commercial aircraft features the CSeries aircraft, CRJ NextGen aircraft and the Q400 NextGen aircraft. These jet and turboprop aircraft deliver outstanding performance, fuel efficiency, passenger comfort and minimal operating costs.
The CSeries aircraft offers more comfort, fuel efficiency, and unsurpassed economics for the 100-149 seat class. CRJ Series and Q-Series have revolutionized the industry. The CRJ Series is the most successful commercial regional jet program in history. And the Q400 is the most technologically advanced and cost effective turboprop aircraft in the world.
EXTRA CAPACITY SEATING OPTION
Bombardier also confirmed today that it has introduced an extra capacity seating option that will increase the CS300 aircraft seating to up to 160 passengers, providing customers with additional payload and range flexibility, as well as increased productivity. It also confirmed that Latvia-based airBaltic is one of these customers, having selected a 148-seat higher-density version.
TARGETS BIG RIVALS TO C SERIES
Bombardier Inc. is taking a step toward a full-blown battle with airplane giants Airbus SAS and Boeing Co., introducing a version of its new C Series plane that increases the number of seats to 160.The announcement was made at a Bombardier factory in Mirabel, Que., Thursday as the Montreal-based transportation giant unveiled the first completed aircraft in its decade-long effort to enter the market for large commercial planes.
SPECIFICATIONS
CS100 CS100ER CS300 CS300ER
DIMENSIONS
Length (m) 34.9 34.9 38.0 38.0
Wingspan (m) 35.1 35.1 35.1 35.1
Height (m) 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5
Wing area (m2) 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3
WEIGHT
Maximum take-off weight (kg) 54 930 58 150 59 560 63 100
Maximum landing weight (kg) 50 580 50 580 55 340 55 340
PERFORMANCE
Range with max payload (km) 4 000 5 460 4 000 5 460
Cruise speed (km/h) 870 870 870 870
Maximum operating altitude (m) 12 500 12 500 12 500 12 500
Take-off field length (m) 1 500 1 500 1 900 1 890
Landing field length (m) 1 350 1 350 1 350 1 350
Engines PW1500G 2 x 21000 lb, PW1500GM2 x 23300 lb, PW1500G 2 x 21000 lb, PW1500G 2 x 23300 lb
CABIN DATA
Passengers (1-class) 110 110 130 130
Passengers (2-class) 99 99 120 120
Economy seat pitch (cm) 81 81 81 81
Cabin width (m) 3.27 3.27 3.27 3.27
Cabin height (m) 2.13 2.13 2.13 2.13
Seat width (m) 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48
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